The Mermaid & The Dolphin for sale in Galveston

By John Boyd

on November 8, 2013 12:03 PM

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The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas Gov. Richard Coke, who bought the home in 1870. Today it serves as a bed-and-breakfast, wedding chapel and event center. less

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas ... more

Photo: The Mermaid & The Dolphin

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by... Photo-5434931.73669 - Houston Chronicle

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The Mermaid & the Dolphin's position on Galveston Island.

The Mermaid & the Dolphin's position on Galveston Island.

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The Mermaid & the Dolphin's position on Galveston Island. Photo-5434954.73669 - Houston Chronicle

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The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas Gov. Richard Coke, who bought the home in 1870. Today it serves as a bed-and-breakfast, wedding chapel and event center. less

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas ... more

Photo: The Mermaid & The Dolphin

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by... Photo-5434941.73669 - Houston Chronicle

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The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas Gov. Richard Coke, who bought the home in 1870. Today it serves as a bed-and-breakfast, wedding chapel and event center. less

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas ... more

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by... Photo-5434943.73669 - Houston Chronicle

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The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas Gov. Richard Coke, who bought the home in 1870. Today it serves as a bed-and-breakfast, wedding chapel and event center. less

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas ... more

Photo: The Mermaid & The Dolphin

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by... Photo-5434944.73669 - Houston Chronicle

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The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas Gov. Richard Coke, who bought the home in 1870. Today it serves as a bed-and-breakfast, wedding chapel and event center. less

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas ... more

Photo: The Mermaid & The Dolphin

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by... Photo-5434950.73669 - Houston Chronicle

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The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas Gov. Richard Coke, who bought the home in 1870. Today it serves as a bed-and-breakfast, wedding chapel and event center. less

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas ... more

Photo: The Mermaid & The Dolphin

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by... Photo-5434935.73669 - Houston Chronicle

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The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas Gov. Richard Coke, who bought the home in 1870. Today it serves as a bed-and-breakfast, wedding chapel and event center. less

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas ... more

Photo: The Mermaid & The Dolphin

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by... Photo-5434947.73669 - Houston Chronicle

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Ridiculously adorable dog, seen here in the exterior garden and wedding area, NOT included in sale.

Ridiculously adorable dog, seen here in the exterior garden and wedding area, NOT included in sale.

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas Gov. Richard Coke, who bought the home in 1870. Today it serves as a bed-and-breakfast, wedding chapel and event center. less

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas ... more

Photo: The Mermaid & The Dolphin

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by... Photo-5434949.73669 - Houston Chronicle

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The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas Gov. Richard Coke, who bought the home in 1870. Today it serves as a bed-and-breakfast, wedding chapel and event center. less

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas ... more

Photo: The Mermaid & The Dolphin

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by... Photo-5434940.73669 - Houston Chronicle

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The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas Gov. Richard Coke, who bought the home in 1870. Today it serves as a bed-and-breakfast, wedding chapel and event center. less

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas ... more

Photo: The Mermaid & The Dolphin

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by... Photo-5434938.73669 - Houston Chronicle

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The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas Gov. Richard Coke, who bought the home in 1870. Today it serves as a bed-and-breakfast, wedding chapel and event center. less

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas ... more

Photo: The Mermaid & The Dolphin

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by... Photo-5434937.73669 - Houston Chronicle

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The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas Gov. Richard Coke, who bought the home in 1870. Today it serves as a bed-and-breakfast, wedding chapel and event center. less

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas ... more

Photo: The Mermaid & The Dolphin

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by... Photo-5434939.73669 - Houston Chronicle

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The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas Gov. Richard Coke, who bought the home in 1870. Today it serves as a bed-and-breakfast, wedding chapel and event center. less

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas ... more

Photo: The Mermaid & The Dolphin

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by... Photo-5434942.73669 - Houston Chronicle

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The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas Gov. Richard Coke, who bought the home in 1870. Today it serves as a bed-and-breakfast, wedding chapel and event center. less

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas ... more

Photo: The Mermaid & The Dolphin

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by... Photo-5434948.73669 - Houston Chronicle

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The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas Gov. Richard Coke, who bought the home in 1870. Today it serves as a bed-and-breakfast, wedding chapel and event center. less

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas ... more

Photo: The Mermaid & The Dolphin

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by... Photo-5434951.73669 - Houston Chronicle

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The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas Gov. Richard Coke, who bought the home in 1870. Today it serves as a bed-and-breakfast, wedding chapel and event center. less

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas ... more

Photo: The Mermaid & The Dolphin

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by... Photo-5434952.73669 - Houston Chronicle

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The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas Gov. Richard Coke, who bought the home in 1870. Today it serves as a bed-and-breakfast, wedding chapel and event center. less

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas ... more

Photo: The Mermaid & The Dolphin

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by... Photo-5434953.73669 - Houston Chronicle

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The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas Gov. Richard Coke, who bought the home in 1870. Today it serves as a bed-and-breakfast, wedding chapel and event center. less

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas ... more

Photo: The Mermaid & The Dolphin

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by... Photo-5434945.73669 - Houston Chronicle

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The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas Gov. Richard Coke, who bought the home in 1870. Today it serves as a bed-and-breakfast, wedding chapel and event center. less

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas ... more

Photo: The Mermaid & The Dolphin

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by... Photo-5434946.73669 - Houston Chronicle

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The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas Gov. Richard Coke, who bought the home in 1870. Today it serves as a bed-and-breakfast, wedding chapel and event center. less

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas ... more

Photo: The Mermaid & The Dolphin

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by... Photo-5434955.73669 - Houston Chronicle

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The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas Gov. Richard Coke, who bought the home in 1870. Today it serves as a bed-and-breakfast, wedding chapel and event center. less

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas Gov. Richard ... more

Photo: The Mermaid & The Dolphin

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in 1866 by retiring... Photo-5434936.73669 - Houston Chronicle

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The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas Gov. Richard Coke, who bought the home in 1870. Today it serves as a bed-and-breakfast, wedding chapel and event center. less

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas ... more

Photo: The Mermaid & The Dolphin

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by... Photo-5434957.73669 - Houston Chronicle

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The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas Gov. Richard Coke, who bought the home in 1870. Today it serves as a bed-and-breakfast, wedding chapel and event center. less

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by retiring Confederate General Lewis W. Carr. The home-turned-inn survived the 1900 hurricane without a scratch. Previous owners include former Texas ... more

Photo: The Mermaid & The Dolphin

The Mermaid & the Dolphin was built in Galveston in 1866 by... Photo-5434958.73669 - Houston Chronicle